<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will square off against the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Friday evening (March 31). The match will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad in front of a packed stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the season opener, CSK's official Instagram handle shared a video featuring Jadeja's message for Chennai fans. The post captioned, "Jaddu bhai has a message for you. Ahmedabad."</p>

<p>The 34-year-old Jadeja said in the clip, "Post COVID, this is the first IPL season we are getting an opportunity to play in front of a fully packed stadium. And that's always a great feeling. I would like to request all the Gujarati CSK fans to come to the stadium and support us. Whistle Podu."</p>

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<p>Jadeja had a forgettable run in IPL 2022. The ended the season with only&nbsp;116 runs at a strike rate of 118.37 and claimed five wickets overall in 10&nbsp;games before being ruled out. The last year's edition also saw Jadeja taking over as the CSK captain but after eight games, where the Yellow Army&nbsp;won only two of them, he stepped down as the skipper.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, Jadeja was believed to be miffed with the CSK team management and wanted to leave the franchise but a 'long, frank chat' with Thala Dhoni and&nbsp;CEO Kasi Viswanathan led to the&nbsp;'air of misunderstanding' between all parties getting cleared.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian star all-rounder has so far played 210 matches, scoring 2,502 runs and accounting for 132 scalps.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Complete CSK squad for IPL 2023</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, Sisanda Magala</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will square off against the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Friday evening (March 31).

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will square off against the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Friday evening (March 31). The match will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad in front of a packed stadium. Ahead of the season opener, CSK's official Instagram handle shared a video featuring Jadeja's message for Chennai fans. The post captioned, "Jaddu bhai has a message for you. Ahmedabad." The 34-year-old Jadeja said in the clip, "Post COVID, this is the first IPL season we are getting an opportunity to play in front of a fully packed stadium. And that's always a great feeling. I would like to request all the Gujarati CSK fans to come to the stadium and support us. Whistle Podu." Also Read: IPL 2023: Who will clinch the 16th edition? List of winners from 2008-2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × Jadeja had a forgettable run in IPL 2022. The ended the season with only 116 runs at a strike rate of 118.37 and claimed five wickets overall in 10 games before being ruled out. The last year's edition also saw Jadeja taking over as the CSK captain but after eight games, where the Yellow Army won only two of them, he stepped down as the skipper. As per reports, Jadeja was believed to be miffed with the CSK team management and wanted to leave the franchise but a 'long, frank chat' with Thala Dhoni and CEO Kasi Viswanathan led to the 'air of misunderstanding' between all parties getting cleared. The Indian star all-rounder has so far played 210 matches, scoring 2,502 runs and accounting for 132 scalps. Complete CSK squad for IPL 2023 MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, Sisanda Magala

IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja shares heartfelt message for Yellow Army fans before CSK-GT tie

<p>Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return. The Indian cricket board have allowed 33,000 fans to enter the MA Chidambaram stadium for the crucial second Test match between India and England.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleeting-view-prime-minister-narendra-modi-cheers-for-team-india-from-the-skies-363552" hreflang="en">'Fleeting view': Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers for Team India from the skies</a></p>

<p>Virat Kohli, who is known to perform well in front of the crowd, was spotted gesturing towards the fans on the stands. The skipper urged them to up the volume and cheer for the team as the bowlers were dismissing the English batsmen. He did a "whistle podu" gesture, which is a catchphrase for Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the club rivalries, skipper Kohli urged the crowd to cheer for the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-overtakes-harbhajan-singh-in-elite-list-after-dismissing-ben-stokes-363543" hreflang="en">Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes</a></p>

<p>Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin picked up a five-wicket haul as India restricted England to 134, taking a massive 195-run lead. Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and &nbsp;Cheteshwar Pujara are on the crease as the hosts ended with a lead of 249 runs and nine wickets in hand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India are looking to level the series after losing the opener at the same venue by 227 runs.</p>


Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return.

Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return. The Indian cricket board have allowed 33,000 fans to enter the MA Chidambaram stadium for the crucial second Test match between India and England. ALSO READ: 'Fleeting view': Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers for Team India from the skies Virat Kohli, who is known to perform well in front of the crowd, was spotted gesturing towards the fans on the stands. The skipper urged them to up the volume and cheer for the team as the bowlers were dismissing the English batsmen. He did a "whistle podu" gesture, which is a catchphrase for Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings. When in Chennai, you #WhistlePodu! 👌👌#TeamIndia skipper @imVkohli egging the Chepauk crowd on & they do not disappoint. 👏👏 @Paytm #INDvENG Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/Hr7Zk2kjNC pic.twitter.com/JR6BfvRqtZ — BCCI (@BCCI) February 14, 2021 × Despite the club rivalries, skipper Kohli urged the crowd to cheer for the team. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin picked up a five-wicket haul as India restricted England to 134, taking a massive 195-run lead. Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara are on the crease as the hosts ended with a lead of 249 runs and nine wickets in hand. India are looking to level the series after losing the opener at the same venue by 227 runs.

WATCH: Virat Kohli does the 'whistle podu' to get the Chennai crowd going

<p>Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu"</p>

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<p>CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-records-of-thala-ms-dhoni-in-the-tournament-328205" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI –</strong></p>

<p>S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI –</strong></p>

<p>R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah&nbsp;</p>


Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient?

Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient? Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight. Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu" They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/u2dDkAxTOn — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 19, 2020 × CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year. Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI – S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI – R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah

Watch: CSK fans gear up for IPL 2020 as MS Dhoni & Co. return

<p>Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni got a grand reception at Chennai ahead of Indian Premier League on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl/ipl-2020-dhoni-receives-grand-welcome-at-chennai-ahead-of-practice-session-283661">IPL 2020: Dhoni receives grand welcome at Chennai ahead of practice session</a></p>

<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings another video of Dhoni receiving his CSK teammate Suresh Raina. Raina is called 'Chinna Thala' by the CSK fans, whereas their captain MS Dhoni is called 'Thala' ( which means chieftain in Tamil).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl/ipl-2020-chennai-super-kings-csk-squad-schedule-and-players-to-watch-out-for-283228">IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) squad, schedule and players to watch out for!</a></p>

<p>MS Dhoni will finally return to the ground after a long gap, the last time MS Dhoni played a match was against New Zealand in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni was criticised for his slow batting during the tournament. Earlier this year, Dhoni was not enlisted in the BCCI's central contract players' list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 38-year-old will lead the Super Kings this year, the first match will be between previous edition's finalists, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on March 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni had commenced training with the Jharkhand team some time back, and would also look to get into the groove as he has been away from the game for a while now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Practice sessions of the Super Kings’ team never failed to attract crowds in thousands in the past, and with Dhoni set for early arrival for preparation similar numbers can be expected this time around as well.</p>


Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni got a grand reception at Chennai ahead of Indian Premier League on Monday. Also read: IPL 2020: Dhoni receives grand welcome at Chennai ahead of practice session Earlier on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings another video of Dhoni receiving his CSK teammate Suresh Raina.

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni got a grand reception at Chennai ahead of Indian Premier League on Monday. Also read: IPL 2020: Dhoni receives grand welcome at Chennai ahead of practice session Earlier on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings another video of Dhoni receiving his CSK teammate Suresh Raina. Raina is called 'Chinna Thala' by the CSK fans, whereas their captain MS Dhoni is called 'Thala' ( which means chieftain in Tamil). Also read: IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) squad, schedule and players to watch out for! MS Dhoni will finally return to the ground after a long gap, the last time MS Dhoni played a match was against New Zealand in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup. Me3t and Gree7 - Everyday is Karthigai in our House, a film by Vikraman Sir. #StartTheWhistles 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/sJz77Nnakr — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 3, 2020 × Dhoni was criticised for his slow batting during the tournament. Earlier this year, Dhoni was not enlisted in the BCCI's central contract players' list. The 38-year-old will lead the Super Kings this year, the first match will be between previous edition's finalists, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on March 29. Dhoni had commenced training with the Jharkhand team some time back, and would also look to get into the groove as he has been away from the game for a while now. Practice sessions of the Super Kings’ team never failed to attract crowds in thousands in the past, and with Dhoni set for early arrival for preparation similar numbers can be expected this time around as well.

IPL 2020: 'Thala' MS Dhoni greets 'Chinna Tala' Suresh Raina ahead of CSK training session

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